Journal article
Artisanal, shell-based handicraft in Papua New Guinea: Challenges and opportunities for livelihoods development
Ambio, Vol.48(4), pp.374-384
2019
Abstract
A thorough understanding of livelihoods is necessary to ensure development policies are compatible with both resource conservation and the social and economic goals of development. Few studies, however, focus on value-adding activities occurring post-harvest in artisanal fisheries. The transformation of mollusc shells and skeletal remains of other marine taxa into artistic jewellery and decorative items is becoming an increasingly important livelihood activity for rural, coastal communities across the Pacific. We examine the potential challenges facing the shell-based handicraft sector and opportunities for overcoming these challenges using a quantitative study of artisans among the Tigak Islands of Papua New Guinea. The major challenges facing this livelihood sector are perceptions of marine resource declines and a lack of livelihood flexibility, attributed to the specialisation of material assets and skills. Improving market heterogeneity and developing coastal aquaculture may facilitate sustainable development of this livelihood sector.
Details
- Title
- Artisanal, shell-based handicraft in Papua New Guinea: Challenges and opportunities for livelihoods development
- Authors
- Nittya S Simard (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringThane A Militz (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJeff Kinch (Author)Paul C Southgate (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Ambio, Vol.48(4), pp.374-384
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1007/s13280-018-1078-z
- ISSN
- 0044-7447
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450670702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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